When I first started my business I imagined a clean, beautiful office with pretty pens and perfect hair… But instead, rocking a messy bun for 3 days in a row is the norm and my “style-worthy office”? Yea… it’s a bar cart from Target. Years ago, I thought that my newfound “laptop lifestyle” meant working […]

Are you ready to start a side hustle? >>In case you’re unfamiliar with that term, a side hustle is a small business that is *usually* not your main source of income while you get it off the ground.<< Basically, it’s a startup in any industry! If you think you might want to start a side […]

Last week, I drowned my laptop. *You know, just because I FELT like it.* In case you can’t read the sarcasm dripping from this post, I didn’t intentionally fry my laptop. Unfortunately, I put it in my purse and a water bottle leaked all over the main tool I use to run my business. It’s […]

Hustler, are you overwhelmed with the day-to-day tasks in your business and frustrated by not having enough time to do what you do best? >>The truth is: There is always MORE to do, MORE clients to serve, and MORE products to sell… But there is only *one* of you.<< *Making your first hire is the […]

Are you ready to take your passion, put it out into the world, and make money off of it? >>Running a business means that you’re so passionate about what you do that you want to make money from it.<< But here’s the thing Buttercup, making money by doing what lights you up requires a clear […]

“I failed.” For over a decade, that was a lie I told myself if a desired outcome wasn’t met.  I failed if I didn’t hit my goal. I failed if things didn’t go according to plan. I failed if, if, if… For way too long, I had all these rules. I only looked at ventures […]

>>Brave (adj.) – having the ability to face unpleasant conditions or behaviors without showing fear.<< The word ‘brave’ should also be defined as remaining undaunted even though the odds are stacked against you. Listen Buttercup, I know you may lack the money, time, and support that you want. *I know alllllll about the long nights […]

Achieving big goals is pretty similar to running a marathon. *Or should I say climbing Mt. Everest?* Either way, there’s a whole lot of preparation, mixed with some blood, sweat, and tears in order to make it to the finish line. But let me tell you a lil’ somethin’, baby boo. >>Setting and accomplishing big […]

One of the most common questions I hear from people is, “Jasmine, where do I start in my business?” Should I grow my newsletter? How do I develop a brand strategy? What about my Instagram? I need to have a website, right? Whoa, whoa, whoa. Hold up, Buttercup. The first thing you should do is […]

When I dropped out of law school all those years ago, I tailspun into feeling lost, worried, and overwhelmingly sad. I lived most of my life in fear. Did I make the right decision? Did I make a mistake? What are they going to say about me?  >>When I look back, I felt all these […]